Lip rouge applicator



April 1, 1952 A. N. 'ruRNE's LIPv ROUGE APPLICATOR Filed Sept. 30, 1948 ATI-D R N EYS Patented Apr. l., 1952 UNITED STATES rENT OFFICE l Claim. 1

This invention relates to a lipstick applicator, and more particularly to a lipstick applicator provided with means for smoothing and spreading the rouge.

The object of the invention is to provide a lipstick applicator embodying a brush which,

may be moved out of the effective end of the applicator or device to be readily and conveniently available for immediate use.

Another object of the invention is to provide a lipstick applicator embodying a brush arranged where it may be conveniently employed to stain a sharp outline of the lips prior to smoothing the rouge on the lips with the lipstick.

A further object of the invention is to provide a lipstick applicator which is extremely simple and inexpensive to manufacture.

Other objects and advantages will be apparent during the course of the following description.

in the accompanying drawings forming a part of this application, and in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the inner case of the lipstick applicator, according to the present invention;

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the sleeve of the applicator;

Figure 3 is a perspective view of the shell of the applicator;

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the cover for the applicator;

Figure 5 is a side elevational view, in section, of the assembled applicator;

Figure 6 is an enlarged side elevational sectional view showing the lipstick projecting from the applicator ready for use;

Figure 7 is a sectional View taken on the line l'-'! of Figure 10, showing the brush projecting out of the lipstick for outlining a 'sharp stain on the lips;

Figure 8 is an enlarged side elevational sectional view of the assembled applicator with the cover thereon;

Figure 9 is a sectional view taken on the line S-S of Figure 6;

Figure 10 is a sectional view taken on the line ica-I0 of Figure 7;

Figure 11 is a perspective View of the cup-like carrier for the lipstick;

Figure 12 is a perspective View of the'holder for the brush;

Figure 12d is a sectional view taken on line I2d-l2a of Figure 6.

Referring in detail to the drawings, the numeral lc designates an open-ended cylindrical case provided with a transversely-disposed base i I, Figure l. An annular knurled flange I2 projects upwardly from the base Il for a purpose to be hereinafter described. y The case I0 is also provided with a longitudinally-extending semicylindrical cut-out i3 and has an arcuate slot iti arranged therein, Extending from the open end of the case l) is a slit l5, there being a transverse protuberan-ce it adjacent each end of the case for frictionally engaging the ends of a cylindrical sleeve Il when the applicator is being used.

Slidably positioned within the case I9 and mounted for movement into and out of the open end thereof is a bullet-shaped wax-like lipstick i8, Figures 5, 6, '7 and 8. rThe lipstick I8 is snugly seated in a metal carrier i9 which is provided with a lug 26 projecting therefrom :for a purpose to be subsequently described. Arranged below the carrier i9 and slidably mounted in the case lil is a cylindrical holder 2l which is provided with a short rod 22 carrying a knob 23. Arranged in concentric relation within the holder 2| is a collar 24 which snugly receives the lower end of a stem 25 carrying a brush 26. The brush 25 is fabricated of suitable material, such as rubber or bristles, and is mounted for sliding movement through a longitudinally-extending bore 32 in the bulletshaped lipstick I8 when needed.

The sleeve Il, Figure 2, is provided with a rst longitudinally-extending slot 27, and a second slot 23 which extends longitudinally for a portion of its length and then becomes arcuate.

Arranged in surrounding relation with respect to the sleeve Il is a tubular shell 29 provided with a longitudinallyextending slot 36 through which projects the short rod 22 carrying the knob 23 .when the device is assembled. A cylindrical open-ended cover or cap 3l is provided and fits over the shell 2g and has its lower end received by the flange l2 of the case IE! to thereby protect the device when not in use. A slit 33 extends inwardly from the open end of the cover 3| for receiving the rod 22.

In assembling the applicator, the bulletshaped wax lipstick i8 is seated in the cup-like carrier i9, and the carrier and lipstick are placed in the case H) with the lug 2d of the carrier I9 projecting through the arcuate slot I4 in the case l5. Next, the stem 25 carrying the brush 26 is inserted through the bore 32 in the lipstick l8 and the lower end of the stem 25 is seated in the collar 24 of the holder 2| which is also slidable arranged in the case I below the carrier I9. Next, the sleeve I1 is placed over the case I0 so that the lug 20 of the carrier I9 projects through the slot 28 in the sleeve I'I and the rod 22 of the holder 2| projects through the longitudinal slot 21 in the sleeve Il. Then the shell 29 is arranged over the sleeve I'I with the rod 22 of the holder 2| pro jecting through the longitudinal slot 38 in the shell 29. Finally, the cap 3| is placed over the shell 29 so that the slit 33 in the cover 3| receives the rod 22.

In use. of the applicator, the cover 3| is removed and the user holds the applicator in one hand and rotates the knurled ilange I2 in a clockwise direction with the other hand. This rotation causes the lipstick I8 to move out of the open end of the case I0, since the lug 2U of the carrier I9 is projecting through the arcuate slots I4 and 28 of the case I0 and sleeve II, respectively. Thus, the rotary motion of the case III causes a linear movement of the lipstick I8. After the lipstick I8 has been moved outwardly, Figure 6, the users thumb engages the knob 23 to move the rod 22 in a vertically-upward direction through the registering slots 30 and 21 in the shell 29 and sleeve I1, respectively, Figure 7. This movement of the rod 22 causes the brush 26 to move through the bore 32 in the lipstick and project beyond the latter. As the brush 2B is moved through the lipstick I8, it frictionally engages the interior of the lipstick I8 and picks up rouge or lipstick and the brush 26 maybe used for staining a sharp outline of the lips. Then, after the sharp outline is completed, the brush 26 is again retracted into the applicator and the bulletshaped lipstick I8 can be used for easily lling in the sharp outline. After the rouge has been applied, the knurled flange I2 is rotated in a counter-clockwise direction to retract the lipstick I8 into the applicator, and the cover 3| is placed thereon.

As many embodiments may be made of this inventive concept, and as many modications may be made in the embodiment hereinbefore shown and described, it is to be understood that all matter herein is to be interpreted merely as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. Iclaim:

In a lip rouge applicator, an open-ended case having an arcuate slotv therein and provided With a transversely disposed base, an annular flange projecting from said base, a bulletshaped lipstick mounted for movement into and out of the open end of said case and having a longitudinally extending bore, a carrier for receiving therein said lipstick, a lug projecting from said carrier and through the slot in said case, a cylindrical holder arranged below said carrier and slidably mounted in said case, a rod projecting from said holder and having a knob thereon, a collar arranged in concentric relation Within said holder, a stem having its lower seated in said collar, a brush arranged on the upper end of said stem and mounted for sliding movement through the bore in said lipstick, there being a longitudinally extending semicylindrical cutout in said case, said case being provided with a slit extending from the open end thereof, a pair of spaced parallel transverse protuberances projecting from said case, a sleeve extending over said case and engaging said protuberances and provided with a iirst longitudinally extending slot for receiving said rod, there being a second slot in said sleeve for slidably receiving said lug, said second slot ex'- tending parallel to said rst slot for a portion of its length and then extending arcuately, and a tubular shell arranged in surrounding relation with respect to said sleeve and provided with a longitudinally extending slot for receiving the rod projecting from said holder.

ANGEL NUNEZ 'I'URNES REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the le of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 686,003 Morgenroth Nov. 5. 1901 2,129,051 Eastley Sept. 6, 1938 2,195,472 Szucs Apr. 2, 1940 

